Spent some time in the garage with a buddy on Sunday test-fitting engine and trans to my '67 Mercury Commuter wagon using 1969 Thunderbird 429 motor mounts.
Here are a few observations:
- T-Bird frame mounts are taller, but the lower bolt holes line up with the existing holes in the frame.
- The contour of the mounts follows the contour of the frame.
- Installing the mounts in the existing holes allows the block to drop right into place.
- The block looks to sit a little high and tilt to the back, however lifting the tailshaft of the trans seems to correct for that.
- Trans cross member lines up with existing frame mounts.
The front end is off the car right now, and the rear is sitting low, so it is hard to judge the angles exactly. But best guess from what
i could see looks pretty good. I'll post more pics once I am at a point where I am ready to install.
Paul
1969 R-Code, 4-Speed, Drag-Pack Cobra Fastback Project
1967 Mercury Commuter Wagon w/mild 429
My Car Restoration Projects
Here are a few observations:
- T-Bird frame mounts are taller, but the lower bolt holes line up with the existing holes in the frame.
- The contour of the mounts follows the contour of the frame.
- Installing the mounts in the existing holes allows the block to drop right into place.
- The block looks to sit a little high and tilt to the back, however lifting the tailshaft of the trans seems to correct for that.
- Trans cross member lines up with existing frame mounts.
The front end is off the car right now, and the rear is sitting low, so it is hard to judge the angles exactly. But best guess from what
i could see looks pretty good. I'll post more pics once I am at a point where I am ready to install.
Paul
1969 R-Code, 4-Speed, Drag-Pack Cobra Fastback Project
1967 Mercury Commuter Wagon w/mild 429
My Car Restoration Projects
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